While certain advertisements tend to bombard their viewers with stats and product information, these minimalist ad techniques are creatively showcasing that simple design and wording can often leave a much larger impression.
While minimalist features are most often found in decor and furnishings, modern day marketers are starting to utilize these sleek and simple techniques as a method to promote their ideas and products in a much more clearcut way. By incorporating such design aspects as simple imagery, straightforward wording and bold singular colors, these minimalist ad campaigns are able to portray a very artistic and modern form of advertising.
From wordplay candy advertisements to minimal predator prints, these minimalist ad techniques will definitely have viewers amazed at the simple yet striking visual designs.
51 Minimalist Ad Techniques
From Minimalist Toy Marketing to Autocorrect Automobile Safety Ads:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 31, 2013 — Marketing
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Cartoon Character Building Blocks
The LEGO Advertisements by Jung von Matt are Minimalist
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Minimalist Cartoon Movie Posters
Designer Edmund Creates Charming Disney Posters for Fans
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Iconic Mustache Ads
A Series of Ads for Schick Razors Illustrate Instantly Recognizable Staches
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Clever Emoji Campaigns
The Life Cinemas App Advertisements Reflect Modern Communication
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Typographic Minimalist Movie Posters
Untreed Studios Creates Modern Lion King Posters
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Anticipated Win Ads
The Connect 4 Campaign Advises People to Not Claim Victory Too Fast
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Minimalist Movie Art
The Matt Owen Movie Posters Say a Lot With Little Detail
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Humorous Cancer-Fighting Posters
These Illustrations by Byron Galan Uses Clever Internet Humor
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Manly Artist Ads
The Helldorado Beer Campaign Shows That the Drink is Handmade
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Dual Face Ads
The 2012 International Day of Peace Campaign is Filled With Illusions
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Special Moment Ads
The Master Lock Campaign Urges “Use a Number You’ll Never Forget
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Animalized Radiation Symbol Ads
The SORA Fukushima Dogs & Cat Rescue Campaign is Bold and Simple
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Bubble-Wrapped Food Ads
The Pao de Acucar Campaign Promotes Save Grocery Deliveries
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Origami Sketch Paper Ads
The Ad Pad Campaign Targets Advertising Creatives
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Pint-Sized Branding
The TVN Channel Campaign Puts Famous Logos on the Short List
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Simplistic Supersized Gym Ads
Ponto 1 Promotions Provide Ample Workout Motivation in a Minimal Way
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Building Block Pop Culture Riddles
This LEGO Campaign Subtly Portrays Movies with Toy Pieces
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Origami Animal Ads
The Rexiine House Campaign Asks People to Wear Artificial Fur
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Paper Plane-Like Leaf Ads
The Stihl Leaf Blower BG-86D Campaign Cleans Yards with a Show
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Eco Fuel Guage Ads
The Ford Mondeo Campaign Addresses Important Issues in a Modern Way
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Comedic Sports Venn Diagrams
Recreational Equipment Inc. Ads are Made for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Minimalist Toy Marketing
LEGO Story Print Ad Launches Four Page Campaign
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Profane Adhesive Ads
Send a Simple Yet Powerful Message with Scripti Notes
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Blocked Faucet Ads
The Estado de Minas Newspaper Promotes 'World Water Day'
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Fading Forest Ads
The Revista Ecologico Campaign Addresses Dying Species and Trees
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Minimal Predator Prints
The Shark Week 2011 Posters Hark Back to Another Generation
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Insect Typography Ads
Kolner Zoo's The Great Anteater is Coming Campaign is Doomed
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Minimalist Workout Ads
The Virgin Active Campaign Gets People in Motion
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Origami Penguin Flyers
This Ad from Avec Creativo Transforms into a Cute Penguin
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Incomplete Illustration Ads
The Nataraj Pencil Campaign Shows 'Superior Lead Matters'
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Musician Eyewear Ads
The Rock & Folk Magazine Campaign Gets Inside the Music
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Belly Speech Bubble Ads
The Companhia Athletica No Fat Excuses Campaign Promotes Proactiveness
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Distressful Deodorant Ads
The Rexona Men Campaign Works Even on Most Stressful Days
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Booger-Battling Campaigns
The Conidrin Nasal Decongestant Ads Are Colorful and Minimalist
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Naughty Grooming Ads
The Julyna 2012 Campaign Raises Awareness of Cervical Cancer
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Pencil-Thin Produce Ads
The Tramontina Knife Campaign Promotes Its Product's Sharpness
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Defeated Water Cap Ads
The Gatorade Campaign Shows that Water is Not Enough
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Car Key Landscape Ads
The Volkswagen Amarok Campaign is Imaginatively Adventurous
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Autocorrect Automobile Safety Ads
Volkswagen's 'Don't Text and Drive' Ads Give a Relatable Message
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Close Encounter Toy Ads
The LEGO Meet Your Imagination Campaign is Adventurously Thrilling
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Wordplay Candy Advertisements
M&M’S Decides to Make a Play of Words for its Latest Campaign
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Literate Landscape Auto Ads
The Land Rover Meet Interesting Places Campaign is Intellectual
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Killer Teeth-Cleaning Ads
The Cepacol Plus Whitening Campaign Fights Germs and Stains
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Disintegrating Insect Ads
The Invaders Pest Control Campaign is Modern and Minimalist
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Illustrated Bosom Ads
The UNICEF Breast is Best Campaign Promotes Breastmilk Over Formula
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Royal Baby Delivery Ads
The Times Royal Delivery Campaign Features a Regal Birth
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Censored Cutting Edge Ads
The Band-Aid 2013 Campaign Covers Up Sharp Blades
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Guitar String Fingerprint Ads
The Kian Luthier Campaign Promotes 'A Sound of Your Own'
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Double-Meaning Eraser Ads
The Super White Stick Campaign is "Shockingly Effective"
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Musical Note Eyewear Ads
The BBiGB.com Campaign Promotes Music That Has to Be Read
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Cacti Dishwashing Ads
Y&R's Brax Sponges Campaign Visualizes the Benefits of their Product
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Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Black and White Colorway
Minimalistic Productivity Timers
Minute Timer Uses Music to Induce Relaxation and Focus
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Minimalist Monochromatic Glasses
Kilne's New Everyday Glasses Set are Practical and Sleek
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Advanced Email Marketing Solutions
tinyEmail Reaffirms Its Dedication to Enhancing Email Marketing
Autonomous Micro Markets
Micromart Features Digital Price Tags & AI Product Recognition Sensors
Hands-Free Car Innovations
Ford Partnered with the British Deaf Association to Launch an Ad
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sophisticated Monotonal Footwear
adidas Spotlights the Formal Stan Smith Freizeit Shoe
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Minimalist Tech-Charging Side Tables
The 'Adap' Table Has a Built-in Qi2 Wireless Charger
Color Blindness-Exclusive Billboards
TD Unveils a Campaign to Highlight Its Accessibility Adapter
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Product Review-Centered Campaigns
Kitchenaid's 'Love the Racks' Campaign Was Written by a Customer
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Exquisitely Elegant Electric Cars
The 'Model 01' Adopts a Classy, Minimalist Aesthetic
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
House Industries & Autotype Introduce an New Collection
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Tech Brand Tractor Models
The Conceptual Apple Tractor Pro by Sergiy Dvornytskyy is Minimalist
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Mindful-Shopping Campaigns
The Ordinary’s 'Slovember' Campaign Promotes Intentional Shopping
GenAI TV Ads
ITV's AI-Generated Ad Service Helps New-to-TV Brands Affordably Reach More Audiences
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
Minimalist Tech Writings
The Minimalist Book Offers Writing About Tech and Programing Philosophy
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Amazon Ads Now Offers a Beta for its New AI Tools for Advertisers
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Slim-Structural Leather Sneakers
adidas Shines a Spotlight at the Country OG Sneaker
All-Dark Marketing Campaigns
IKEA Introduces its Darkest Campaign Yet with Try Oslo's Help
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Diamond Jewelry Holiday Campaigns
Ritani Has Launched a National Television Campaign
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
AI-Crafted Banking Ads
The U.S. Bank Debuts 'The Power of Us' Campaign
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs
Super T Turns a Creative Vision Into a Unique T-Shirt
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Mini Musical Productivity Ads
Slack's The Big Meeting Takes on a Musical Number
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Simple Meditative Websites
One Minute Focus Encourages Relaxation and Wellbeing
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Fully Automated Ad Features
Magnite Enhances Its Demand Manager with Advanced Features
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Layout-Enhancing Copywriter Tools
Copyframe Helps Writers Present Their Work to Clients
Simplified Competitor Ad Analysis
re:klam Offers Insights Into Competitor Strategies
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Instant Landing Page Copy
LandingPageCopywriter Helps You Create Landing Pages in Seconds
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Cohesive News Inboxes
Legible News Inbox Helps You Stay Informed Without Distractions
Poster Creation Templates
MakePoster Offers a Range of Design Options to Cater to Various Needs